Cohiba Robustos Supremos Edicion Limitada 2014 (ARG Dic 2014)

[JohnS]

Format: Robusto

Dimensions: 58 ring gauge x 127 mm

Date: Saturday 9th of July, 2016

Cold Draw: Chocolate, cocoa and vanilla bean and 'refined'* barnyard. (*refined barnyard, as in, a barnyard aroma that is easily scented, yet not pleasantly overwhelming, if you get what I mean!)

Lit: 2:05 p.m.

Initial Draw: Again, I used my 3-in-1 Credo Punch Cutter, using the largest 14 mm cut, to make another perfect punch. Like my recent H.Upmann Magnum 56 2015 Limited Edition review, this cigar is another jaw-breaker, with a 58 ring gauge this time! There's nice elements of light chocolate and Cohiba grass/hay, with a little leather. The best way to describe the initial draw is to liken it to a Cohiba Magicos on 'steroids'. At times the grass/hay element is extremely enjoyable and refined, whereas the strong leather element indicates, in my mind, that this cigar still requires more time to settle.

First Third: Again, I've paired this with a nice black espresso, my usual beverage of choice. The construction is outstanding, the burn is even and smoke output is fine. I'm getting some more refined grass/hay intermingled with chocolate and leather on the aftertaste. In summary, this cigar is not as refined as I'd like it to be. I detect some spice/pepper through the nose now. Overall the cigar is medium to medium-full in strength.

Second Third: I'm still getting some very pleasant Cohiba honey and grass, with that fuller-bodied leather. There's some more spice coming through. I'm smoking a little slower now, with less multiple draws, to savour the grass/hay on the initial puffs. The construction continues to be excellent and the burn is very even, with smoke output good too.

Final Third: The cigar has become medium-full at this point, with chocolate and leather/'earthy' flavours dominating. There's still some tinges of refined grass/hay, but not as much as in the first two-thirds. There's even more spice than before, especially through the nose. The cigar is much less flavoursome though towards the end of the final third, a sure sign that this requires a re-visit down the track to see how it progresses with further resting.

Completed: 3:40 p.m.

Conclusion: If you approach this Limited Edition expecting a 'supremely' flavoured mild, Cohiba grass/hay, honey and vanilla cigar, prepare to be disappointed. Rather, I'd approach this as a 'Supreme' Cohiba Magicos instead. Coincidentally, having enjoyed an aged 8-year old Cohiba Magicos yesterday with Trevor Leask, I can attest how appealing the combination of chocolate, espresso and an underlying Cohiba grass/hay base can be. As for the Cohiba Robustos Supremos, even at 18 months old, it's a good cigar, but not a great cigar. I intend to re-visit this in another 18 months, and then another 18 to 24 months after that, as this could become a very, very good cigar, but it probably won't approach the same depth of class as the most recent Cohiba Limited Edition, the Cohiba 1966 LE (2011).

If and/or when that leather and earthiness settles in the back half of the cigar, and it becomes more medium to medium-mild in strength, that is when I recommend enjoying this cigar. Until then, keep them safe in that beautifully varnished 10-count box.

[Cubatabaco]

Fantastic review! This is just one cigar that I can't bring myself to purchase.

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[JohnS]

11 hours ago, Cubatabaco said:

Fantastic review! This is just one cigar that I can't bring myself to purchase.

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Thank you kindly. There's no doubt that they are a significant investment, what were they when they came out, $US40-45 a stick ($AU79)?

[Cubatabaco]

Thank you kindly. There's no doubt that they are a significant investment, what were they when they came out, $US40-45 a stick ($AU79)?

Just about. Having to sit on them for a prolonged period, I'm sure the investment will pay off. But, with the sticks out now, that are smoking so well, I'd rather invest in them. I still want to try one nonetheless. Cheers!

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[TheMonk]

Very nice review, and I also agree with most of your thoughts on this cigar.

[hjmclain22]

Spot on review JohnS. My sentiments exactly on this one.  The CRS will be napping in my humidor til 2018 at the least. 

[JohnS]

16 hours ago, hjmclain22 said:

Spot on review JohnS. My sentiments exactly on this one.  The CRS will be napping in my humidor til 2018 at the least. 

Thank you kindly. It's true, you don't want to nap them that long, but experience tells you otherwise with these.

[MattW]

Fantastic review! I've still got 1 single sat in my humi which I bought when they first came out... Just haven't found the right time for it.

[hedgeybaby]

Great review.

This is THE cigar I have to try at the moment, as it was watching the Sautter youtube review that really ignited my new found passion for cigars. Almost bought one on Christmas Eve but my wife only gave me a budget of GBP40.00 to spend (the Cohiba RS was going for 42.) I opted for a Boli No.2 (plugged,) and a Davidoff Escurio robusto (currently sitting in my tuppador.)

I have promised myself to buy a few singles for my birthday in February though. Sadly a box is out of the question. 

[nathankwok]

Thanks for the review! It looks yummy! 

[Frozen North]

I agree with your assessment of this cigar. I have a couple boxes in storage. And will be revisiting them in 2019'.

[Mattb82]

Great review John 

[nickstgrammin]

Great review! Im not a huge fan of big rings but these were def an interesting smoke!

[Luca]

Awesome review John  Wish I saw this earlier. I smoked my Cohiba Robustos Supremos earlier this year. Your description of the flavor profile is spot on!! 

And they have great investment potential. The cheapest I saw them a year ago was about 300/350 GBP per box. Now they've gone up and will continue to do so.

[JohnS]

18 hours ago, Luca said:

Awesome review John  Wish I saw this earlier. I smoked my Cohiba Robustos Supremos earlier this year. Your description of the flavor profile is spot on!! 

And they have great investment potential. The cheapest I saw them a year ago was about 300/350 GBP per box. Now they've gone up and will continue to do so.

Yes, I've noticed they've gone up in price too lately and I'm glad I got my box a few years back. My how time flies, has it really been 9 months since I reviewed this cigar? I'm still inclined to give it another 9 months to see how they are progressing.

[ctozzi]

Thanks for this review, my brother has a few he wants us to enjoy next weekend. I'm going to set my expectations in line with this


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